chunkalunk

chunkalunk ADN, RN

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  1. Favorite Motivational Quote

    chunkalunk replied to allnurses's topic in General Nursing

    Persist without

  2. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    chunkalunk replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I haven't mastered a way to get rid of that pressure that works for me. Because I also tried to do something similar to what you stated except I fussed with the cap a little...so when I pushed forward...

  3. Tell on yourself, if you dare...

    chunkalunk replied to audreysmagic's topic in General Nursing

    I did this the other day! So embarrassing. I'm scared to ever pull back on a saline flush ever again.

  4. How old is everyone?

    chunkalunk replied to PrereqTaker89's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    25! I graduate with my ADN in May and by then, I'll be

  5. Failed a Nursing Class, Need Advice

    chunkalunk replied to Samm06's topic in General Students

    Hi! I'm 25 and in my last semester of nursing school. I will be completing at ADN program this May. (Yay!) By that time I will be 26. I started college straight out of high school in 2009. By the time...

  6. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    chunkalunk posted a topic in General Nursing

    Hi! I'm writing this as I wait to clock out from my 6:30 am to 7:00 pm shift. The one thing on my mind is FOOD. What am I going to eat?? Should I cook or buy something? I have to be up early tomorrow...

  7. I feel incomplete

    chunkalunk replied to sameishafate's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    Not everyone gets their degree in 4 years. There's absolutely nothing wrong with that!! I have definitely felt how you felt. I saw all my peers surpassing me. It made me feel useless and like I wasted...

  8. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    chunkalunk replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    I've been tempted to try blue apron. I actually was close to ordering it the other day. Then I started to think about how much money I don't have. Haha maybe one day

  9. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    chunkalunk replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    I make big plans like that too. Instead, I get home, change, lay down, and play fetch with my cat. She should learn how to cook and I'd be

  10. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    chunkalunk replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    Hmm. I eat a lot of stir frys so the idea of cutting veggies ahead of time might work! I also have a lot of frozen veggies too (since it's cheaper and I'm

  11. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    chunkalunk replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    Unfortunately I don't have a lot freezer room. though I would like to freeze meals it make take a lot of room real quick. I will definitely choose sleep over food any day. I wish I had someone to...

  12. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    chunkalunk replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    I'm planning to buy a crock pot so I can come home to hot meals but I keep pushing it back. My schedule is pretty full with working, school, and studying. By the end of the day, all I want is me time...

  13. Do you still have energy to cook after a 12 hour shift?

    chunkalunk replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Nursing

    Aww I was going to ask you to make some hand knitted

  14. showering: before or after work

    chunkalunk replied to peachypurple's topic in General Nursing

    I prefer showers after work. I'll do an occasional before work shower if I just didn't have the energy the night before. I can't do showers everyday because of my eczema and dry sensitive skin. I...

  15. Low census--what do you do?

    chunkalunk replied to compassionresearcher's topic in General Nursing

    I'm nursing student too (like another previous poster) but I work as a CNA in the mean time. Beginning of this year, my per diem hospice job started having a low census. I was put on call or canceled...

  16. I feel like poop on the bottom of a shoe!

    chunkalunk posted a topic in General Students

    I'm a third semester nursing student in my OB/PEDS rotation. I just had my first OB exam....and well...it was terrible. I'm pretty sure I failed. We reviewed the test afterward as a class and my...

  17. I feel like poop on the bottom of a shoe!

    chunkalunk replied to chunkalunk's topic in General Students

    On the bright side, the class average was a 70%. I feel a little better knowing that. I have tried yoga online...but I got bored. Haha I want to give it another

  18. Graduating w/ only 1 pair of scrubs

    chunkalunk replied to Beldar_the_Cenobite's topic in General Nursing

    I have not heard good things about them either. Check their reviews on indeed.com and other similar websites. I chose not work for them but that's just me. Regarding scrubs...don't buy anything until...

  19. Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?

    chunkalunk replied to KJet5's topic in General Students

    I go to the College of Southern NV. Prior to moving to NV I already had a majority of pre-reqs done. After moving to NV, I was accepted into the nursing program after 1 ½ years. I failed my first...

  20. CSN FALL 2016

    chunkalunk replied to Gloriaann603's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Books usually stay the same. The editions may change. Don't get too ahead! It's important to enjoy your time before the program. Trust me. When summer begins it's gonna be a little bit before I think...

  21. CSN FALL 2016

    chunkalunk replied to Gloriaann603's topic in Nevada Nursing

    Congratulations to all! I'll see you around. Enjoy the summer before you start the

  22. CSN fall 2016

    chunkalunk replied to Ashleenxmegan's topic in School, College Programs

    They only call if you are in or an

  23. CSN fall 2016

    chunkalunk replied to Ashleenxmegan's topic in School, College Programs

    I agree with katyc. It's gonna be crazy "fun" when you start. Haha. Enjoy your summer and

  24. CSN fall 2016

    chunkalunk replied to Ashleenxmegan's topic in School, College Programs

    They usually call the same time every year. However, last year they called us one week earlier than previous years, which was a nice surprise. In the previous years they called writhing the first few...

  25. CSN FALL 2016

    chunkalunk replied to Gloriaann603's topic in Nevada Nursing

    I'm not too sure about that one. I think just any health insurance to cover if anything happens in clinical or lab. I luckily get covered under my parents still. However ,my insurance is out of state...